Ardmore Legacy Scotch Whisky
Ardmore Legacy Scotch Whisky is a 40% ABV (80-proof) lightly peated Highland single malt from The Ardmore distillery in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire — no age statement, built from a marriage of peated and unpeated spirit. About 12 parts per million of peat (80% peated malt, 20% unpeated) gives it a gentle smokiness that seasoned peat fans call an everyday dram and newcomers find approachable. Released in 2014 as the distillery's core expression, succeeding Ardmore Traditional. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: No age statement; peated + unpeated malt marriage
- Origin: The Ardmore Distillery, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (founded 1898; Beam Suntory)
- Production: ~12 PPM peat; 80% peated / 20% unpeated malt
The Gentle Side of Peat
Ardmore sits on the eastern edge of the Highlands, and its whisky tastes like it — Highland fruit and malt first, smoke as seasoning rather than the main event. The peated portion brings bonfire and earth; the unpeated fifth keeps it honeyed and open, with vanilla and malt sweetness carrying the finish. For Islay drinkers it is a lighter weeknight pour; for the peat-curious it is the on-ramp that doesn't punish. Compare it with heavier hitters in our single malt whisky collection, and see the Ardmore range.
Tasting Notes
Light woodsmoke and toasted malt on the nose; a palate of honey, vanilla, orchard fruit, and gentle peat; a clean, malty finish with a whisper of smoke.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water — the low peat level opens beautifully with a few drops. A fine highball whisky, too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ardmore Legacy peated?
Lightly — about 12 PPM, from a blend of 80% peated and 20% unpeated malt.
How old is it?
It carries no age statement; it is a vatting of peated and unpeated Highland malt.
Where is The Ardmore distillery?
Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, on the eastern edge of the Scottish Highlands. Founded 1898.
What proof is it?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Highland smoke, dialed to daily-drinker — order Ardmore Legacy Scotch Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.